Annual Homer Herb Workshop set

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Jan 14, 2013 at 8:48 AMJan 14, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Andy Barrand

andy.barrand@hillsdale.net HOMER — Herbs will be the topic of discussion during the 21st annual Herb Workshop sponsored by the Homer Historical Society. This year’s event will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Homer United Methodist Church. “It is always a lot of fun,” said JoAnne Miller a member of the Homer Historical Society Board. “We have new people come to the event every year. The participation continues to grow.” Speakers at the workshop will include Cheri Maitland, from Rivers Junction, Brenda Wireman and her daughter Rachel from Albion and Carole Bolton from Coldwater. The event will also include craft booths, a silent auction, continental breakfast, lunch and mid-morning snack. Space is still available for craft vendors at the show. Miller said they are still looking for donations for the silent auction if anyone has anything they wish to donate. Maitland, a degreed horticulturist and a master gardener, will discuss “Waking up the Garden.” She will be followed by the Wiremans who will discuss “Growing and Using Herbs in the Landscape” and “The Perennial Connection.” Bolton an herbalist will discuss the top ten herbs to grow, use and enjoy. “I’m really excited about all of the speakers,” said Dee Camp, workshop coordinator. “They are so knowledgeable, and they are entertaining as well.” The breakfast menu will include herb teas, homemade muffins, coffee and juice. The mid-morning snack will include fresh fruit and cheese and crackers. The lunch will feature spinach and herb stuffed turkey roll prepared from scratch by workshop cooks. It will also include mashed sweet potatoes, summer chopped salad and herbed parmesan cheese bread. For dessert it will be Millionaire Pie. Everyone attending the workshop will get a copy of the recipes served throughout the day. The workshop began as a mid-winter break and a fundraiser for the Homer Historical Society whose major projects include preservation of local history and artifacts plus the ongoing restoration of Blair Historical Farm. To reserve a spot at the workshop or to inquire about booth space call 517-524-7348 or 517-568-3278. Checks for $30 a person should be made payable to the Homer Historical Society, 9700 VanWert Road, Homer, MI, 49245.

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